Special Victims Unit

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The  Special Victims Unit (SVU) is a highly specialized investigative Detective Unit focusing on sensitive or vulnerable victims. SVU Detectives have the responsibility of investigating the following:
  • Spousal Abuse / Domestic Violence Cases
  • Child neglect cases
  • Child abuse cases
  • Child molest cases
  • Missing persons (juveniles and adults) cases
  • Elder abuse cases
  • Adult sex crimes
  • Internet Crimes Against Children
  • Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) cases
  • Human Exploitation & Trafficking (H.E.A.T)
  • Sex & Arson Registrants

Beyond investigations, the SVU Detectives also maintain the responsibility of:
  • Managing sex registrants filed under §290.01 of the California Penal Code
  • Release information of registered sex offender as prescribed by law (maps around schools, flyers, etc.)

If you are a victim of one of these crimes and have not had a report made, call 911 or 552-2468 or file a report online.
For further information, contact the Special Victims Unit at: (209) 525-7074